The façade is made of Indian red sandstone and curved glass panel construction.

The MAS collection ranges from maritime objects which document international trade and shipping, to the history, art and culture of the port city of Antwerp and to art and culture from Europe, Africa, America, Asia and Oceania.

[2] The MAS develops thematic exhibitions which connect local and global culture, art and history.

The museum was internationally awarded for its MAS IN YOUNG HANDS initiative, which involves youngsters from very diverse backgrounds as event organizers and curators.

[3] Media related to Museum Aan de Stroom at Wikimedia Commons